Oceanfront Retreat | Waterfall, Sauna & Tide Views

Entire home in Canning, Canada

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Melissa
  1. Superhost
  2. 10 years hosting

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Your very own spa

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Escape your hustle & bustle for a romantic journey designed specifically for couples. The Hideaway at Baxters Harbour is a tranquil haven truly like no other, directly in Baxters Harbour and on the 55’ oceanfront waterfall. This enchanting retreat is tailor-made to rekindle your connection with both nature and your partner, promising a unique, unforgettable experience. Promising solitude within reach of dining and wineries, local hikes, and evenings of sunsets, tides, and starry nights.

The space
Described as a playground for grownups, this waterfall property is bound to leave a lasting impression. The steady rhythms of the tides create an ever-changing snapshot of the coast, which some guests declare as their favourite part of living in the space.

The outdoor sauna is one of a kind, perched overlooking the waterfall, complete with endless starry nights.

The outdoors features a patio, outdoor kitchen, pizza oven, fire pit and sauna with outdoor shower. Between the seabird calls, the rush of the waterfall, or the lapping of the waves, the background soundtrack only adds to the ambience. Both sunrise and sunset play out spectacularly, with perfectly dark skies, while some lucky guests get the northern lights directly on the horizon out front.

The open-concept living space features floor-to-ceiling windows, providing a seamless connection between the interior and the outdoors. Priority was granted to a spa-like bathroom, with a glass shower for two. While the house is small, it has been opened up from 4 original rooms to one large living space.

At night, the space transforms into a Queen sized bedroom with a hideaway murphy bed. It works much like a studio apartment, but with epic views.

The site is not shared with other houses and guests will enjoy complete use of the property to themselves. Access to the shore is a few steps towards the harbour, at the public access.

Guest access
This home, sauna, and property are for the full enjoyment of the guests, and guests alone.

Any areas of the yard which are maintained (grass cut, etc.) are viable for guest use. Those areas which are not maintained designate areas that guests are not safe to enjoy. Mostly those are areas near the cliff edge, on the lower terrace, and the rear of the property.

Access to the shore is a few steps further into the harbour, at the public wharf access.

Other things to note
If you are looking for THE house on the waterfall, this is the one. We are also ~3km from Baxters Harbour Nordic Spa, Saltair.

We make our home available to others when we're not occupying it. It's not primarily our vacation rental; it is our forever home which we are temporarily offering out. We kindly ask that you treat it as you would your own.

Instructions on using the appliances, including the pizza oven and sauna, as well as guidelines for operating the house, will be provided to you. Please acquaint yourself with these instructions if you decide to utilize these features.

To make use of the small footprint, the Queen bed offered is a Murphy bed, and the living area converts into a sleeping space at night. The large glass walls become covered with curtains to ensure privacy.

Fibre internet is provided at the house, however there is no TV. If you need screen time, please remember to bring your own device.

The harbour provides opportunities to bring kayaks and stand-up paddle boards, enjoy picnics on the ocean floor, hike along the shoreline to Black Hole Harbour, venture to the base of the waterfall, and capture numerous iconic photographic moments. The surrounding region is renowned for lobster, hiking, fishing, waterfalls, wineries, artistic culture, and a plethora of exceptional dining establishments.

Guests wishing to honour a special occasion or wedding proposal may reach out in advance for guidance on those preparations. We would love to help you coordinate such excitement.

Registration details
STR2425A8367

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What this place offers

Bay view
Harbour view
Shared beach access
Kitchen
Wifi

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Where you’ll be

Canning, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Neighbourhood highlights

Baxters Harbour is a small harbour on the Bay of Fundy, with a handful of houses in the harbour. It has an impressive 55' waterfall in the harbour, adjacent to the house.

The house sits on the edge of the harbour, without any immediate neighbours on this side of the road. Guests will enjoy the highest tides in the world, waterfall solitude, stars, views of Cape Split, and majestic seascape. Within view, you may see tourists at the shore, in all seasons, as they access via the public wharf. The house is located on North Mountain, close to the wineries of the Annapolis Valley.

Meet your host

Superhost
127 reviews
4.94 out of 5 average rating
10 years of hosting
Born in the 70s
My work: Teacher
Melissa and Charles are avid nature lovers and are eager to share their little corner of paradise. They raise backyard chickens, parent four young kids, and drive an upcycled shuttle bus as an adventure mobile. Melissa teaches Visual Arts, and Charles works with robots.

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 p.m.
Checkout before 11:00 a.m.
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Heights without rails or protection